Intensive care patients in district hospitals. A case for transfer?

Abstract

Patients, admitted and primarily treated in a rural hospital, who required varying periods of intensive care management have been reviewed. The criteria for transfer of such patients 10 more specialised units and the hazards associated with ambulance travel are discussed. We describe measures to reduce these hazards and also a scheme for more uniform documentation and follow‐up of such cases by the unaesthetist involved in primary care. Copyright © 1984, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved